Every time I think I’m out ( emotionally)

[Buffalo Boy]

 

0-2:48 Prologue

2:48-3:08 Currently 

3:09 - What keeps happening but I want to Billieve it’s going to be different this time!!!!

This team is going to be the death of me, and a few others 😜

[buffaloboyinATL]

First of all, lol.  Secondly, you are fooling yourself if you ever think that you are actually "out".

 

But in the meantime... Orange Whip?

[T master]

On 11/19/2024 at 5:04 AM, Buffalo Boy said:

 

0-2:48 Prologue

2:48-3:08 Currently 

3:09 - What keeps happening but I want to Billieve it’s going to be different this time!!!!

This team is going to be the death of me, and a few others 😜

 

Relax said the night man : WE are programed to receive, you can check out any time you want but you can never leave !! 

[US Egg]

Michael Corleone syndrome.

[Fan in Chicago]

On 11/19/2024 at 5:04 AM, Buffalo Boy said:

 

0-2:48 Prologue

2:48-3:08 Currently 

3:09 - What keeps happening but I want to Billieve it’s going to be different this time!!!!

This team is going to be the death of me, and a few others 😜

I was actually emotionally detached for a few drought years. I used to watch the games and cheer on but wasn't as emotionally invested as before and after that period. 

[Sweats]

The early 2000's Bills had me completely checked out. 

Depending on how we were playing in the 1st quarter dictated whether i watched the rest of the game or not. It was just absolute garbage football.

 

It was a failing franchise, and everyone knew it, but the ball we've been seeing the past 7 years has turned electric and it's all i look forward to watching on Sundays.

[JP51]

7 minutes ago, US Egg said:

Michael Corleone syndrome.

First thing I thought of....LOL... Everytime I try to get out... they drag me back in... 

[Fleezoid]

After the playoff loss last year, I basically told myself it'll likely never happen. I spent the whole offseason and up to this point keeping my expectations essentially at zero. I've been asking myself 'how will the Bills implode this year and what will it look like?' It's a horrible way to be I know, but honestly, I've been a bit more relaxed watching the games. It's also a defense mechanism against the inevitable crushing feeling from an early exit. 

 

A lot of folks say, "just enjoy the ride." I get it. But the ride gets a bit stale when it keeps ending the same way. 

 

I will say the next month and a half should be fun with the Bills having all but locked up the division with a chance at the 1 seed. Mostly stress free. 

[Gregg]

3 minutes ago, Fleezoid said:

After the playoff loss last year, I basically told myself it'll likely never happen. I spent the whole offseason and up to this point keeping my expectations essentially at zero. I've been asking myself 'how will the Bills implode this year and what will it look like?' It's a horrible way to be I know, but honestly, I've been a bit more relaxed watching the games. It's also a defense mechanism against the inevitable crushing feeling from an early exit. 

 

A lot of folks say, "just enjoy the ride." I get it. But the ride gets a bit stale when it keeps ending the same way. 

 

I will say the next month and a half should be fun with the Bills having all but locked up the division with a chance at the 1 seed. Mostly stress free. 

 

Looking at the standings with the Bills at 9-2, Dolphins 4-6, Jets and Pats both 3-8.

 

The magic number is 2. Any combination of Bills wins or Dolphins losses equaling 2 means they can't catch the Bills especially since the Bills swept them. If the Pats and Jets both ran the table (they obviously wont) the best they could do is 9-8. All the Bills need is 1 win, and those teams can't catch them. I guess we need the Pats to pull off the upset over the Dolphins this week reducing the magic number over Miami to 1. If that happens then the Bills can officially clinch the division vs SF.

[Buffalo Boy]

2 hours ago, JP51 said:

First thing I thought of....LOL... Everytime I try to get out... they drag me back in... 

that was my point😜

[Jauronimo]

Still trying to figure out how you were emotionally checked out of an 8-2 season

[Buffalo Boy]

1 hour ago, Fleezoid said:

After the playoff loss last year, I basically told myself it'll likely never happen. I spent the whole offseason and up to this point keeping my expectations essentially at zero. I've been asking myself 'how will the Bills implode this year and what will it look like?' It's a horrible way to be I know, but honestly, I've been a bit more relaxed watching the games. It's also a defense mechanism against the inevitable crushing feeling from an early exit. 

 

A lot of folks say, "just enjoy the ride." I get it. But the ride gets a bit stale when it keeps ending the same way. 

 

I will say the next month and a half should be fun with the Bills having all but locked up the division with a chance at the 1 seed. Mostly stress free. 

Exactly.

   Especially the part about being relaxed. I was completely chill for as much of the game as I watched. I had an online class at 6:30 and attended it. In the past there is no way I would have missed any of the game.

    Still don’t trust this staff but that hopeful part of me is being tweaked😜

7 minutes ago, Jauronimo said:

Still trying to figure out how you were emotionally checked out of an 8-2 season

    We have beaten a bunch of scrub teams and regardless of the “points scored” argument, some of those games were stinkers.

    We have all watched a 13-3 team get crushed and the #2 seed lose repeatedly at home so 🤷‍♂️

[hondo in seattle]

3 hours ago, Sweats said:

The early 2000's Bills had me completely checked out. 

Depending on how we were playing in the 1st quarter dictated whether i watched the rest of the game or not. It was just absolute garbage football.

 

It was a failing franchise, and everyone knew it, but the ball we've been seeing the past 7 years has turned electric and it's all i look forward to watching on Sundays.

 

Back then, I watched all the early season games, sometimes driving long distances to sports bars.  But by the end of the season, I was skipping games.

 

Now?  I haven't missed a game since McD took over.  

[TheyCallMeAndy]

AJ Klein actually started a support group for this.

[JP51]

19 hours ago, Buffalo Boy said:

that was my point😜

Indeed LOL 😆

[SageAgainstTheMachine]

My first exposure to Bills fanship was at the very start of the drought, so I’ve enjoyed every bit of success since 2017.  I’d relish a 6-3 win over the Patriots backups in Week 18.

[Shortchaz]

They are certainly creative at finding ways to smash my heart